| Pieces of Eight: Live at UCLA | ||||
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| Released | 2006 | |||
| Recorded | April 8, 1967 at University of California, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 93:37 | |||
| Label | Wounded Bird WOU 6000 | |||
| Producer | Terry Wachsmuth | |||
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Pieces of Eight: Live at UCLA is a live double CD by trumpeter/bandleader Don Ellis' Octet recorded in 1967 and released on the Wounded Bird label in 2006. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Rob Theakston of Allmusic said "The highlights are no doubt Ellis' fascination with difficult rhythmic combinations and manic fluctuations of odd time signatures and his band, surprisingly, performs most of the material with great fluidity. There's also a surprising amount of microtonality from the players as well. Fans of Ellis' work will no doubt revel in these compositions and what is essentially a "new" recording from a truly groundbreaking composer". [2] On All About Jazz, Jim Santella observed "While unusual meters dot the session, Ellis gives a well rounded performance that combines creative soloing and pure musical timbres with superior writing. His sidemen were always inspired. Pieces Of Eight comes highly recommended for its unique character and for its dedication to the timeless principles of great music" [3]
All compositions by Don Ellis except as indicated
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